Fall 2013 Freshman Path: Welcome
You have potential as a scholar and leader. Your admission to Ohio University is a strong indication of that potential. It also represents an important invitation for you to join a tradition more than 200 years strong—a tradition that is defined by excellence and opportunity.
Follow these steps to accept our invitation to discover your promise at Ohio University. The steps on the left are presented in the order we think will be most helpful to you, but in some cases you can create your own path.
The Path to Promise calendar on the right side of each page can keep you on track. It is important that you pay close attention to the calendar, milestone dates, and deadlines for each section as you make your college decision and navigate the process of making Ohio University your college home.
We hope that you will choose Ohio University, and we look forward to seeing how you will make a difference in the OHIO tradition.
Activate OHIO ID
Upon Applying to OHIO
Submit the housing contract Available Now!
Beginning January 7
Choose a dining plan
Beginning January 7
Pay $200 housing deposit
Beginning January 7
Complete the LC application
Beginning February 1
File the FAFSA
Mid February
Admission deadline for scholarship consideration (deadline extended!)
March 1
OHIO’s first-priority date for receipt of FAFSA results
March 15
Financial aid award letters mailed
Early April
Admission deadline for Gateway Award Program consideration (deadline extended!)
May 1
ACT/SAT score receipt date for Gateway Award Program consideration (deadline extended!)
May 1
Housing contract and deposit deadline to be included in early room selection
May 1
Deadline for requesting housing deposit refund
May 1
Request final transcript(s) be sent
Mid May
Register to attend Bobcat Student Orientation
Beginning May 15
Sync your CatMail password to your OHIO ID password Learn more!
By May 18
Deadline for scholarship recipients to confirm intent to enroll
June 1 (deadline extended!)
Attend Bobcat Student Orientation
July 15 - August 3
Complete the Health History Form
August 23
